I have eighteen chicks (RIR, Domineckers, and Black Spanish Bantams) housed in a 14 x 12ft converted shed. I'm making plans for a run and I wonder, my fellow chicken enthusiasts, would a 10ft x 10ft run be sufficient space for that many chickens? I already have a 14ft long chicken tunnel they...
I went out to give more food and water to the little chickens. I picked up one Dom to check the injury on her leg and saw that she had a really big lump high up on her chest. I know that's where the crop is, so I'm kind of panicking thinking maybe the chicks all have Marek's or impacted crops...
I live in the panhandle of Florida, very close to a nature preserve and there are a lot of predators out here. I'm developing the schematics for my chicken run and would like to know what is the best type of wire/fencing/mesh to keep out hawks? In that vein, I also will have to deal with...
Hi there, fellow chicken enthusiasts. My name is Gina and I only just (well, about two hours ago) got my much-anticipated flock of chickens. I have nine Rhode Island Reds and four Dominique chicks. I'm stoked and so is my little one! I look forward to talking with all of you!